Chapter 7


    Chapter 7


    With a trace of a cold smile, Cassandra’s tone carried a clear undertone of indifference. “Does what I


    feel matter? If Ms. Spencer truly cared, she wouldn’t have called at such ate hour. Yet, she did, and


    now there’s no need for guilt or regret. We’ve signed the divorce papers already, we’re essentially


    divorced.”


    Ondo simply watched her. Her words woke a swirl of emotions in him. It was exactly as he’d


    expected, but her response stirred an undesired feeling within him. Subtle but persistent, it tugged at


    him, etching a frown on his face. Once again, he reiterated his point. “Cassandra, if you’re upset, direct


    it at me. I was the one who asked you to bring the clothes. Reba is vulnerable. She can’t handle


    additional stress.”


    Cassandra absorbed his words, thoughtfully pausing. ‘So, he’s worried about Reba’s feelings, but


    mine… those can be sacrificed. A bitter realization washed over her.


    Sensing the mounting tension, Reba tried to intervene. Holding Ondo’s hand, her voice quivering


    with guilt. “Landy, don’t be so hard on Cassandra. It’s my fault, really. I shouldn’t have bothered her.”


    Looking earnestly at Cassandra, she continued, “I am truly sorry for causing you all this trouble.””


    Cassandra’s expression didn’t budge, her gaze remaining cool and indifferent. Catching the chill that


    hung in Cassandra’s silence, a flush touched Reba’s cheeks.


    Cassandra, with a newfound rity about Ondo’s feelings, broke the silence in the room. “Let’s set


    up a date to finish up the procedures.”


    In response, Ondo’s voice came out cold and short. “Monday morning”


    Today was Friday, which meant Monday was just a couple of days away.


    “All right, then. I’ll leave you two to it,” Cassandra said lightly, turning to make her exit.


    Ondo didn’t respond, his face carrying a sour expression. ‘Did I say something wrong?‘ Cassandra


    wondered, a streak of bitterughter shing across her face as she left the room.


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    Ondo’s reply was indifferent. “There’s nothing left to discuss.” His words conveyed indifference, but


    his bodynguage told a different story–a face marred by tension, his brows furrowed in clear


    annoyance.


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    Chapter 7


    “Why has she be so stubborn?‘ He found himself puzzling over her change.


    Cassandra walked away from the ward, her eyes welling up with silent tears.


    She had prepared herself ever since Ondo had proposed the divorce. But the sight of him with


    Reba was a reality check, piercing her heart with a pain she was struggling to cope with.


    With a heavy heart, Cassandra returned to Dustmeadow Mansion, a wedding gift from Ondo’s


    grandfather, Peter Quinn. Her move to the mansion marked the beginning of her marriage, and a year


    had passed since. A year lined with vivid memories was drawing to a close.


    Before wrapping up the official divorce paperwork, Cassandra had to find a new ce to live,


    considering her family’s not so weing attitude.


    Thoughts of revealing her divorce to her family led her to the Jackson residence, a ce she frequently


    avoided visiting post–marriage due to her mother Evelyn’s evident distaste for her.


    Just as she reached the door, an earnest conversation caught her attention. “Mom, with Reba


    awake and Ondo perpetually by her side, can we just sit back and watch? What if Reba


    remembers…”


    “Suzanne, let’s not drum up that topic again. Concentrate on your internship at the Jackson Group and


    your uing designpetition,” Evelyn’s voice, gentle and affectionate, came as a mild reprimand.


    Surprised by the mention of Reba, Cassandra chose to ignore the half–heard conversation.


    Resolutely, she walked into the living room.


    “Mom, I’m back,” she announced in a soft tone.


    Upon hearing her, Evelyn, who was seated on the living room couch, looked up. She had an air of


    restrained elegance around her, and her features bore a simrity to Cassandra’s.


    Taken aback by the unexpected arrival of Cassandra, both Evelyn and Suzanne, Cassandra’s elder


    sister, greeted her with surprise. Suzanne managed a slight smile, addressing her with a mix of


    disbelief and curiosity, “Cassandra, what a surprise! Were you listening to us just now?”


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